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Case Studies
Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.
Clement, an employee of an estate agency, was entrusted with handling a village-type house development project. In order to repay his debts owed to a villager, he conspired with the villager to deceive payment from his employer.
Bill and Anna, were estate agents of the same agency. Bill stole Anna’s chance to sell the property to a client at a lower price and then tried to re-sell it to Anna’s client at a higher price.
Timmy, an estate agent, was commissioned by Mrs Chung, a landlord, to sell a residential unit. Under Timmy’s persuasion, Mrs Chung lowered the selling price. After the transaction was completed, Mrs Chung later found out that the buyer had immediately sold the unit.
An estate agent gave ‘a token of thanks’ to a manager of a listed company who was responsible for property redevelopment for leaking out confidential information.
An estate agent helped his cousin to buy some commercial units at a discounted price. In return, the cousin gave him a handsome amount of tea money.